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Tester secures $5.7M for MT crime victims

News from the office of Senator Tester   BIG SANDY — U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently announced $5,785,585 in Department of Justice funding for the Montana Board of Crime Control to provide funding to community organizations and services for crime victims. “When folks have suffered be...

Vote for health on Election Day

Now more than ever, it is imperative that voters participate this Election Day. Our nation is not just facing the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic but also significant unemployment, which means that millions of people are temporarily depending on federal and state programs and support. As we look for better d...

Rotary Club donates $12,500 to Polson School District Rotary Club donates $12,500 to Polson School District

POLSON — The COVID-19 pandemic may have canceled fundraising events for many charitable organizations throughout the Mission Valley but the Rotary Club of Polson has not let that dampen their spirit of giving.  “Our fundraising has definitely been impacted,” said Bret Richardson, pr...

Ronan hosts reverse parade during homecoming Ronan hosts reverse parade during homecoming

RONAN — With COVID-19 concerns still looming on many high school campuses across the state, Ronan High School celebrated their annual homecoming parade a little differently. The students held a reverse parade on Friday afternoon in place of the more traditional parade of marching down Main Street. ...

Community hay bale contest continues during pandemic Community hay bale contest continues during pandemic

RONAN — In an effort to keep morale up when most events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ronan Chamber of Commerce is still holding onto a bit of fun with the annual “Trail of Bales” hay bale decorating contest.   “Can’t wait to get to see what is in ...

COVID-19 reported in schools, no evidence of spread

News from the Lake County-CSKT Unified Command Center  FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Lake County/CSKT Tribal Health are currently following up on cases of COVID-19 in St. Ignatius Middle and High Schools, K. William Harvey Elementary and Ronan Middle School. Case investigations have been completed a...

Polson teachers share concerns over return to 4 or 5-day school week Polson teachers share concerns over return to 4 or 5-day school week

POLSON – Several Polson teachers expressed concern about returning to four- or five-day in-school education – a plan that may be launched as early as Oct. 5 – during the Polson School Board’s regular meeting Sept. 14.  The board met in the Polson High School auditorium. Curren...

Expansion of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program began Sept. 21

WASHINGTON —It’s been announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2) began on Sept. 21 and runs through Dec. 11, 2020.

$550,000 program to support vet housing

News from the Montana Department of Commerce MONTANA — Montana Housing at the Department of Commerce announced Friday two new housing assistance programs that will provide at least $550,000 of federal CARES Act funding for deposit assistance and assistance for repairs and upgrades for renters and ...

Well-known tribal members lend voices to Census message

News from Montana 2020 Census  MONTANA — Three influential members of tribes in Montana are lending their voices to convey the importance of the 2020 Census for tribal nations in Montana and to urge those who have not yet completed the nine-question Census to do so before the shortened deadli...


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